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SL09 VGE

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VGE
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 131,705 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 131,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,510 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,393 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2012 18,659 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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SL09 VGE is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL09 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL09 VGE is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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